Gateway Garden Club
Gateway Garden Club
of Martinsburg, West Virginia

    Judging Rules

    [1] Arrangements must be staged by12:30 p.m.


    [2] Some fresh cut plant material must be used in all

    arrangements.


    [3] For educational purposes all materials used in

    arrangements must be named as completely as possibly on a 3x5 card.


    [4]The arranger may use a standard 3x5 card for any

    explanation or interpretation of the entry.This

    card is to be placed on the right front of the exhibit.

    Write exhibitors name on the back of the card.


    [5] IMPORTANT:If an exhibitor cannot place an

    entry, the exhibitor must find a substitute and notify

      the Judging Committee.

     

    [6]Ten extra points will be given for vegetables, fruits

    or flowers grown by members and used in arrangements.  Be sure to write “grown by Exhibitor” on plant material card.

     

    [7]The judging committee will also act as consultants

      concerning the schedule.

     

    [8]All active members are encouraged to bring two

      (2) specimens and/or houseplants per year plus

      the assigned arrangements.

     

    [9]The half of the members of the club having the

    lowest combination of points will be responsible for the luncheon arrangements. That includes but not limited to: decorations, reservations and collection of all fees, etc.